Emergence of New Technologies
Over the years, BPO service providers have been offering services with cost-effective solutions the traditional way. However, the emergence of new cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) is altering the BPO services process by lowering costs and accelerating growth. The companies are investing in cloud computing to reduce the cost of office space and infrastructure. Additionally, small- and medium-sized enterprises are adopting virtual storage and systems to overcome the cost of hardware, data centers, and software and increase mobility.
Moreover, with the advancement of technology, the BPO sector is shifting towards robotic process automation (RPA). The implementation of RPA in BPO services is expected to reduce the number of employees while saving money and time through process automation. Furthermore, with ongoing developments, AI and omni-channel solutions for clients to interact with businesses may prove to be an advantage for organizations in the near future. Thus, the emergence and adoption of technologies in the coming years are expected to drive the market.
Recent Development on Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) Services Market
May 2023- With the purchase of a property in Tbilisi's famed Freedom Square, Clark Staff LLC, a major participant in the world of business process outsourcing with offices in the Philippines, India, and Georgia, marks yet another significant milestone in its growth.
This ancient building, which is located at the 3 Galaktion Tabidze St., is in one of the most exclusive areas of the nation and exudes a dynamic vitality and alluring charm. With this investment, Clark Staff, which has been operating successfully in Georgia for a year, reinforces its dedication to the area.
The building, of which the Clark Staff will grab the top two floors, will undergo a thorough three-month renovation to become a state-of-the-art BPO facility that will house employees in a well-established corporate culture that promotes a great working environment.
Their operations in Georgia in the last year have indeed only reinforced their belief in the huge potential of the market, especially its active talent pool & rapidly evolving economic landscape, said Zack Williamson, CEO of Clark Staff. Not only do they find Georgia to be very business-friendly and ideal for outsourcing services, but it is just another basket they can put eggs in these times of global uncertainty to assure the stability of services to their customers all through the ever-amending geopolitical environment, the speaker continued.
The new Clark Staff facility will house multilingual agents fluent in German, French, Italian, English, and Spanish in addition to providing a wide range of services, comprising IT support, software development, and accounting/finance.
With offices in the Philippines, India, & Georgia, Clark Staff is a full-service BPO firm with American ownership and management that is based in St. Petersburg, Florida. For businesses of every size and in any sector, Clark Staff provides a broad range of service options.
Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) Services Market Covid Impact
The impact of COVID-19 led to economic and social disruptions and created challenges in outsourcing functions. However, the changes brought to business activities due to these disruptions are expected to provide impetus to the market in the long run. BPO companies have changed their business models by restructuring their Business Continuity Plans (BCP) to a distributed workforce. Businesses have realized the importance of continuous operations planning and disaster recovery to build a more reliable business model that can survive an unprecedented disruption like the COVID-19 pandemic.
In 2020, the major vendors of the market, including Accenture and Infosys Limited (Infosys BPM) stated that due to COVID-19, more than 80-90% of their employees were working from a remote location. The resultant disruption caused in the workforce management process, lack of infrastructure equipment, and increased data security risks led to a reduction in work efficiency and delays in project completions in the market.
Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) Services Market Russia-Ukraine War Impact
Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the ongoing effects of the pandemic had a negative and unclear impact on the world economy. Many of the downside risks mentioned in April World Economic Outlook have started to manifest. The world's financial conditions have become more rigid due to higher-than-expected inflation, particularly in the United States and major European nations. With COVID-19 outbreaks and lockdowns, China's recession has been greater than expected, and the conflict in Ukraine has had further detrimental effects.
The Global Business Process Outsourcing Services Market is poised for robust growth, driven by the increasing demand for operational efficiency and cost reduction across various industries.
U.S. Department of Commerce